Greetings from a first-time Cannonballer! How fitting that my first dive into this challenge coincided with my every 3 years or so re-readings of one of my favorite books: T.H. White’s Arthurian masterpiece, The Once and Future King (which is also one of Professor X’s favorite books, so I am in good company). What makes this book so wonderful is that it is perfect for both those who love Arthurian legends and who are well versed in Thomas Malory’s and others’ versions and for those […]
So. Fucking. Good.
Well this little gem of a memoir is definitely making my end of year best books list. I usually view nonfiction as a (sometimes enjoyable) chore, but this one latched onto my heart and wouldn’t let go. Macdonald’s writing is both electric and soothing. Apparently she’s written poetry in the past and from her lyrical writing style, I can believe it. This woman has a way with words. And birds. H is for Hawk is about the year after her father died when she became […]